Showing posts with label Postage Stamp Layout. Show all posts
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Monday, October 19, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #257 Week 3

 

Fall Colors 

to Inspire You!


We are so excited to play with these rich, vibrant colors!
We can't wait to see how you use
 Dusty Lavender, Teal, Pumpkin Orange, and Rust!


You have until Friday, October 30, 2026 (Midnight, CST) to play along. Each DT member will pick a favorite project to showcase, AND one RANDOM entry will win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Design online shop! The winners will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday. Make sure you check the challenge rules page (Newton's Nook Designs products are required.) before you link up your project.

Here's some inspiration: Enjoy the deep fall colors of orange rust and add in a pop of teal and purple! It's the perfect palette to stretch your fall crafting! There are so many ways to use these amazing colors. Let's see what the IPC team designed this week!


Amy's autumn coffee card features Autumn Coffees, Autumn Leaves, Essential Tags, and A2 Card Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #autumncard, #fallcards, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #coffeecards, #coffeecrafters
Amy Tollner creates a bright autumn card with a coffee theme!  She uses the A2 Card Layout die with papers from the Autumn Leaves paper pack. She then creates a lavender tag using the Essential Tags die set on which she adds a trio of delicious-looking lattes from the Autumn Coffees stamp and coordinating die set. Wowza!  

Claire's autumn card features Autumn Dogs, Autumn Cats, Autumn, Oval Frames, Banner Trio, and Fall Friends by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #autumncard, #fallcards, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #dogcards, #catcards
Claire Lamb features a furry critter from the Autumn Dogs stamp and coordinating die set and one from the Autumn Cats stamp and coordinating die set. She frames them on oval layers using the Oval Frames die set. She selects the plaid paper from the Autumn paper pack and adds her sentiment from the Fall Friends stamp set on a banner using the Banner Trio die set. Just too cute!

Debbie's autumn card features Autumn Leaves, Torn Edge Frames, Halloween Basics, Fall Roundabout, and Newton's Boo-tiful by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #autumncard, #fallcards, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge,
Debbie Owens combines leaf paper with polka-dotted paper from the Autumn Leaves and the Halloween Basics paper packs. Those rugged edges were made using the Torn Edge Frames die set. Deb showcases the feline with his colorful pumpkins from the Newton's Boo-tiful Night stamp set. Her sentiment is from the Fall Roundabout stamp set. Such a fun, colorful card!

Kathy's autumn card features Autumn Leaves, Autumn Dogs, and Postage Stamp Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #autumncard, #fallcards, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #dogcards
Kathy Schweinfurth's autumn card features a trio of puppies from the Autumn Dogs stamp and coordinating die set. She places each pup on a postage stamp using the Postage Stamp Layout die.  To pull everything together, she uses the pretty leaf paper from the Autumn Leaves paper pack.  Delightfully done!


Kelly's card features Newton's Book Club, Frames & Tags, Frames & Flags, Sea Borders, Forest Scene Builder, Autumn Woofs, and Lovely Hearts by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook,  #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge
Kelly's card features Newton's Book Club, Frames & Tags, Frames & Flags, Sea Borders, Forest Scene Builder, Autumn Woofs, and Lovely Hearts by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook,  #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge

Kelly Santi uses the challenge colors to create a bright scene featuring Newton on his pile of books. This sweet feline is from the Newton's Book Club stamp and coordinating die set. To create her lovely scene, Kelly uses several die sets: Frames & Flags, Frames & Tags, Sea Borders, and Forest Scene Builder set.Kelly also uses papers from the Autumn Woofs & Lovely Hearts paper pads. Such a creative way to mix and match products!


Don't forget you have until Friday, October 30, 2026

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Monday, October 5, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #257 Week 1

 

Hello October & 

a New Challenge!


We are so excited to play with these rich, vibrant colors!
We can't wait to see how you use
 Dusty Lavender, Teal, Pumpkin Orange, and Rust!


You have until Friday, October 30, 2026 (Midnight CST) to play along. Each DT member will pick a favorite project to showcase, AND one RANDOM entry will win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Designs online shop! The winners will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday. Make sure you check the challenge rules page before linking up your project. NND products are required.

Here's some inspiration: Enjoy deep the deep fall colors of orange rust and add in a pop of teal and purple! It's the perfect palette to stretch your fall crafting! Any theme is welcome as long as the colors are used!


Kathy's puppy card features Autumn Leaves and Autumn Dogs by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #autumncards, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #puppycards, #autumncards, #fallcards
Kathy Schweinfurth's autumn card is just too cute with the puppy from the Dog Builder die set hiding among the leaves from the Autumn Leaves die set and the pumpkins from the Halloween Accessories die set. For her background, Kathy uses paper from the Autumn Leaves paper pack which she die cuts using the Frames & Flags die set.  

Kelly's kitty card features Paw-tumn Newton, Autumn Woofs, Frames & Tags, Basic Frames, and Frames & Flags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #autumncards, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #fallcards, #catcards
Kelly Santi  is showcasing the darling feline from the Paw-tumn Newton stamp and coordinating die set. She create lovely layers using papers from the Autumn Woofs paper pad with dies from the Frames & Tags, the Basic Frames, and the Frames & Flags die sets. A bright, beautiful way to enjoy autumn!

Amy's reading card features Autumn Reads, Autumn Leaves, Arched Frames, and Essential Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #autumncards, #fallcards, #bookcards
Looks like Amy Tollner is gearing up for some cozy reading time with this lovely card. Her big pile of books is from the Autumn Reads stamp and coordinating die set. She creates her background using the newly released Autumn Leaves paper pack and the Arched Frames die set. For her sentiment, she stamps it on a tag using the Essential Tags die set.  Enjoy all those books!

Claire's cat card features Autumn Cats, Autumn Leaves, Postage Stamp Layout, and Happy Birthday by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #autumncards, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #fallcards, #catcards
Claire Lamb has truly embraced the teal in this month's color challenge, and it is spectacular!  Her little quartet of felines comes from the Autumn Cats stamp and coordinating die set. They are set atop the teal leaf paper from the Autumn Leaves paper pack. She uses the Postage Stamp Layout die to showcase the felines and pulls the Happy die from the Happy Birthday die set for part of her sentiment.  Wonderfully done!

Deb's sweet card features Autumn Cats, Autumn Dogs, and Torn Edges Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #autumncards, #nndstamps, #dogcards, #fallcards, #catcards
Debbie Owens is gearing up for all the leaves needing to be racked!  Those cute helpers are from the Autumn Dogs and the Autumn Cats stamp sets. She uses the Torn Edges Frames die set to create the rough edging. These little critters make racking look fun!

Don't forget you have until Friday, October 30, 2026

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Monday, August 31, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #256 Week 1

 

We're starting our September Challenge!


We couldn't wait to get an early start on our Fall and/or Halloween cards!
We can't wait to see your Fall and/or Halloween creations!

You have until Friday, September 25, 2026 (Midnight, CST) to play along. Each DT member will pick a favorite project to showcase, AND one RANDOM entry will win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Design online shop!  The winners will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday.  Make sure you check the challenge rules page before you link up your project. 

Here's some inspiration:  We couldn't decide between fall and Halloween so we're choosing BOTH! Create a card with a fall and/or Halloween theme to join. Create a thank you using fall images and colors. Try creating a cute (or spooky) Halloween scene. This time of year is filled with frights and delights! Choose your favorite and enter today!


Deb's mini card features Halloween Time, Trick or Treat Puppy, Basic Frames, Frames & Flags, Halloween Postage, and Spooky by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnookdesigns, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #falloween, #nndstamps, #nndpaper, #puppycards, #halloweencards
Debbie Owens kicks off the Falloween challenge with a mini-Halloween card measuring just 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches! She uses a die from the Basic Frames die set to create the mini base. She adds the spooky paper from the Halloween Time paper pad. She adds a moon using the Spooky Sky die set with a witchy-puppy from the Trick or Treat Puppy stamp set. She adds her sentiment (Halloween Postage stamps set) on a banner (Frames & Flags die set). Small but sweet!

Kelly's Halloween card features Batty Newton, Halloween Time, Basic Frames, and Frames & Tags by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #falloween, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #halloweencards, #catcards, #vampirecards
Kelly Santi is showcasing the very spooky feline from the Batty Newton stamp and coordinating die set. She created an easy background by selecting this spooky paper from the Halloween Time paper pad. To create her layers and little tag, Kelly uses dies from the Basic Frames and the Frames & Tags die sets.  Such a fabulous card!

Amy's coffee-themed card features Spooky Coffees, A7 Frames & Banners, Halloween Time, Card Layout 6, and Corner Flip by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #falloween, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #halloweencards, #coffeelovers, #coffee_crafters
Amy Tollner combines Halloween with a trio of coffee mugs from the Spooky Coffees stamp and coordinating die set. Amy uses paper from the Halloween Time paper pad with dies from the Card Layout 6 and the Corner Flip die sets. Her empossed sentiment is on a fun banner from the A7 Frames & Banners die for the sentiment. Spookily delicious!

Claire's Halloween card features Spooky Sky, Cat Silhouettes, Oval Frames, Valentine Word Trio, and Petite Snow by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #falloween, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #halloweencards
Claire Lamb is showcasing a black cat using the Cat Silhouettes die set. For her sky, she uses the Spooky Sky die set and distresses the scene amazingly! She pulls letters from the Valentine Word Trio die set to spell "BOO." She also used the Oval Frames die set and the Petite Snow stencil. Wowza!

Danni's fall cards features Autumn Postage Sampler, Postage Stamp Layout, and Autumn by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #newtonsnookdesigns, #falloween, #cardmaking, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #autumncards, #fallcards
Danni Bindel opts to make an autumn card filled with so many fall images from the Autumn Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set. She pulls paper from the Autumn paper pad with the Postage Stamp Layout die. Just love all the orange in Danni's card!  

Don't forget you have until Friday, September 25, 2026.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Sunday, July 12, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #254 Week 2

 

Happy July!

We have more beachy colored projects to inspire you!

Pool Blue, Tangerine, Sunny Yellow, and White

You have until Friday, July 31, 2026 (Midnight, CST) to play along. Each DT member will pick a favorite project to showcase, AND one RANDOM entry will win a $20 store credit to Newton's Nook Design online shop!  The winners will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday.  Make sure you check the challenge rules page before you link up your project. 

Here's some inspiration.  

Bring the beach to your craft room with these bright & beachy colors! Send sunny smiles to a friend or create a cheerful birthday card. Any theme is welcome as long as the challenge colors are used

Claire's summer card features Summer Moments, Stars & Stripes, and Framework by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps, #summercards, #beachcards
Claire Lamb creates a wonderful beach scene just right for our beachgoer from the Summer Moments stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Framework die set to create the postage edging. The blue and white striped paper from the Stars & Stripes paper pack adds a nice watery feel to her beautiful card.

by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps
Looks like DanniBindel is ready for happy hour! She creates her design using the Card Layout 4 die with each panel using a color of the challenge. She places a delicious cocktail in each panel using the Cocktail Mixer stamp and coordinating die set. She uses the Circle Frames die set to create a circle for her sentiment. Is it time to partake?!

by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenges, #nndstamps
Debbie Owens is using the colors for a fun birthday card. She uses the Cloudy Sky  stencil to create her blue sky. And flying in those clouds are two critters in a balloon bouquet. Those little critters are from the Sky High Celebrations stamp set. To finish off her card, Deb using dies from the Basic Frames and the Bookmark die set along with a sentiment from the  Birthday Oval. Hope those guys hang on tightly!

Kelly's beach card showcases Retro Sun & Palms, Aloha Newton, and Basic Frames by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #beachcard, #catcard, #alohacard, #nndstamps, #nndstencil
Kelly Santi creates a bright tropical scene for this sweet feline from the Aloha Newton stamp and coordinating die set. To create this fabulous scene, Kelly uses the Retro Sun & Palms stencil set to create the skyline in the challenge colors. For her stitched panel, she uses a die from the Basic Frames die set. Love the brilliant colors!

Amy's birthday card features Birthday Postage Sampler, Bokeh Balloons, and Postage Stamp Layout by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardmaking, #cardchallenge, #birthdaycard, #nndstamps, #nndstencil
Amy Tollner designs a bright and festive birthday card using the Postage Stamp Layout die for her layout design. She uses the  Bokeh Balloons stencil set to create a fun background just perfect with the little elements from the Birthday Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set. Just love the all the birthday goodies!

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Monday, March 30, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #250 Winners

 

Thanks so much to everyone who entered our last

Inky Paws Challenge  at the Newton's Nook Designs blog!


We loved seeing all the spring creations! 

Inky Paws Challenge #250 Prize Winner!


We've chosen one RANDOM winner using random.org to receive 
a $20 Store Credit to Newton's Nook Designs!

Alisha's spring card features a digital freebie by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards
Alisa Howard designs this pretty spring card using one the NND digital freebies. Alisa colors her flower and lady pink to coordinate with the pink glittery paper as well as the pretty floral paper. Darling!
 
Congrats to Alisa Howard  Don't forget to send us an e-mail at
 info@newtonsnookdesigns.com to claim your $20 store credit! 

Inky Paws Challenge #249 Favorites


Our Inky Paws Challenge Inspiration team has chosen a few of their favorite challenge entries from this challenge! If you see your card below, contact us if you'd like to get a "favorite" badge for your blog!

Amy's FAVE
Marcia's card features Puppy Friends by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #dogcards
Amy fell in love with Marcia Harlamart's little dog from the retired Puppy Friends stamp set. Marcia colored him wonderfully and placed him in some grass surrounded by pretty, pastel papers. Wonderful card!

Claire's FAVE
Kathy Schweinfurth's Easter card features Bunny Tails by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #eastercards, #bunnycards
Kathy Schweinfurth's rainbow of bunnies had Claire falling in love! Kathy created those bunnies using the 
Bunny Tails stencil set. Don't you love those shiny little bunny tails?  Fabulously done!

Danni's FAVE
Christy's Easter card features Postage Stamp Layout, Frames & Flags, Easter Postage Sampler, and Happy Easter by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #eastercards
Danni loved Christy's card so much that she CASEd it! (Danni's card) Christy used the 
Postage Stamp Layout die for her design and placed the yellow basket weaved paper from the Happy Easter pack. She then used the Frame & Flags die for the scallop edging. Then she used a variety of images from the Easter Postage Sampler stamp and coordinating die set for all the panels. Absolutely darling!


Debbie's FAVE
Michelle Harlamart's spring card features Garden Mice by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #micecards
The simplicity of Michelle Harlamart's card caught Debbie's eye. Michelle lightly distressed an area on which she places one of the darling mice from the retired Garden Mice stamp and coordinating die set. Such a pretty CAS card!

Kelly's FAVE
Carrianne Banul's spring card showcases Coffee House Stories, A Dog's Life, and Hoppy Greetings by Newton's Nook Designs; #inkypaws, #newtonsnook, #cardmakingideas, #cardchallenge, #springcards, #eastercards

Carrianne Banul's use of color and the cute bunny caught Kelly's eye. Carrianne used the blue striped paper form the 
Coffee House Stories pad with the polka dotted paper from the A Dog's Life paper pad. The look striking together! She then adds the darling bunny from the retired Hoppy Greetings stamp and coordinating die set. Too cute!

The IPC Design Team will be taking a spring break. We will be back April 6 with some amazing colors to challenge you! 


Thank you for playing!

Thanks again to everyone who entered - It's really so much fun to look through all the entries and see everyone's ideas! If you didn't win this time, we hope you'll play along again next time! You can always find our most current challenge here.